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Rafting in Nepal |
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Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the
best destinations in the world for white water
rafting providing some of the fastest and
most changeling white waters in the world.
Originating from the snow meltdown and the
rains in the Himalayan terrains and contours,
Nepals crystal clear Rivers present an all
year round opportunity for thrilling River
rafting trips which is without doubt the best
way to explore a typical cross section of
the countrys natural and cultural diversity.
The Following River systems
provide glimpses of commercial river rafting,
kayaking and canoeing activities in Nepal: |
River |
Days |
Fall & River Grade |
Spring & River Grade |
Gradient |
Distance
on river |
From Kathmandu |
Volume |
Trishuli |
03 |
Year round 3 to 3+ / July to Sept 4+ |
06 Ft./mile |
38 km. |
3 hours drive |
1600cts 5cumecs |
Kaligandaki |
03 |
Sep Nov 3 to 4+ |
Feb May 3 to 4 |
18 Ft./mile |
55 km. |
200+105 km |
400cts - 117cumecs |
Seti Khola |
02 |
Oct Dec 3 to 4+ |
Feb May 3 to 4 |
25 Ft./mile |
35 km. |
One day drive |
1400cts - 40cumecs |
Bhote Koshi |
02 |
Oct Dec 3 to 5 |
Feb May 3 to 4 |
10 Ft./mile |
20 km. |
95 km. |
1500cts |
Sunkoshi |
10 |
Sep Dec 3 to 5 |
Feb May 3 to 4+ |
10 Ft./mile |
270 km. |
3 hours drive |
14000cts-000cumecs |
Marsyangdi |
05 |
Sep Dec 3 to 5 |
Feb May 4 |
10 Ft./mile |
47 km. |
8 hours drive |
1400cts - 40cumecs |
Karnali |
10 |
Sep Nov 3 to 5 |
Feb May 3 to 4 |
10 Ft./mile |
180 km. |
19 hrs. drive |
10500cts - 00cumecs |
Arun |
12 |
Oct Dec 3 to 4+ |
Feb May 3 to 4 |
12 Ft./mile |
70 km. |
18 hrs. drive 3 days Trek |
7500cts - 215cumecs |
Tamor |
11 |
Oct Dec 4 to 5 |
Feb May 3 to 5- |
12 Ft./mile |
120 km. |
19 hrs. drive |
7500cts - 215cumecs |
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River Ratings - What They
Mean
Grade I : Soothing
- mild
It is considered as flat water, little current
and mild waves like a swimming pool.
Grade II : Trouble-free
Moderate waves, clear passages
Grade III : Adventurous
This will gives you waves, swift current and
narrow channels. Paddling is modestly physical.
Grade IV : Thrilling
Powerful waves, big drops
Grade V : Technical
This grade has powerful water, constricted
channels, steep drops and the possibility
of overturning a raft. Paddling is challenging
and requires some previous river experience.
Grade VI : Impossible
to run
Something best attempted after your lover
leaves you.
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